OK here is my 'anonymous D&D confession'.
Fit smack dab in the category. Name is Jan, started playing in 85/86 when I was in college, in the Netherlands where I was born.

First game was Tomb of Horrors(...), character didn't survive his first evening (got rolled over by the giant stone juggernaut) but I was hooked ever since.

Anyway, I'm more an (ex) player/DM than a collector, and indeed, its the nostalgia-stuff mentioned before that makes me want to have the material again/for real now - we often had photocopies only... - purchasing power has indeed increased somewhat since way back when  
(This 'ex' is the current undesirable situation - any leisurely-paced 1ed/2ed game in N-New Jersey in need of a character?)

I've played Greyhawk, Lankhmar, FR and Dark Sun, love them all but the former the most, would like to have the Greyhawk/related-stuff 'complete', and don't care for shrink wrap.

Oh, I'm still nowhere BTW, most prized item is the Greyhawk boxed set ...

Hello.  My name is Rich.  Long time reader, first time poster.
I'm 33 and living in Ct.  I've been playing since '78 when I was 8 and my brother would let me us his stuff.
I pretty much stick to the 1ed. modules, as I like to read them and get ideas from them for my campaign.  I used to just pick up whatever condition, but lately I've been a bit more picky and have started keeping track of printings.

Thank you very much to this site.  I love it so much and have avoided many a bad buy because of it.

I haven't done much buying on e-bay because I have a limited budget right now.  Plus I really enjoy the "hunt".  Going to out of the way stores or conventions and spending hours going through boxes and shelves.  But that's almost impossible to do today.

My best grab would be my copy of RPGA1 which I bought as part of a 10 module collection for $20.

Hi. My name is Rob, Im another 30 something male, from Wisconsin, and have been playing since 1980. I would say Im more of a player than a collector, but since WoC has taken over, Im a bit of both I guess, as I dont much care for the new format.  I mainly play a 1st/2nd blend, and throw in a little from Dragonlance (a strong affinity for Kender developed quite a few years ago), but in general just try to get into any game I can, and DM whenever I can get the players.

There are some on this forum who know me from other forums.  Some of you have never heard of me.  But to keep it short and sweet, I grew up with D&D and Advanced D&D.  I found this site some time ago, and kept it in my bookmarks for use as a reference for various sundry tasks.

Until recently, I didn't know that The Acaeum even had message forums.  I found them, and actually found the information presented quite useful.  I don't know how much input I can provide, as I don't generally focus on the collecting aspects of the hobby.  Some proof of that can be found in the One man's junk...AKA FREE STUFF! thread.

Since I'm not a hardcore collector, the issue of shrinkwrap really doesn't come into play for me.  But my take on shrinkwrap is this: being that it's so easy to shrinkwrap items today, shrinkwrap should have no basis in the buying decision and should have NO effect on price.  Furthermore, the games are meant to at least be read, and you can't enjoy them if they're shrinkwrapped.

My take on staples has already been said on the Rusty Staples thread.

Hello all,

How nice to be with fellow collectors.  I'm 35 and a Urology Physician Assistant in St. Paul, MN.  2 dogs, a cat, and a wife who wonders when this steady trickle of funds out of our bank account will stop.  I remind her of all the Levitra talks I've done, and she stops...for a while   .

I'm trying to collect mostly modules from first and second ed. D&D.  Was considering collecting Dragon, and deeply regret the loss of my earlier stash as a kid.  I have fond memories of Fantasy and Space Gamer and am looking for issues.  Also collect Deadlands, and Gamma World.  I'm a postapocalyptic nut!  And don't get me started on Zombies~!!!
I've won an extra Throne of Bloodstone, good condition with map.  If anyone's interested, I'd rather help out a forum member than go through Ebay if I can help it.  Please let me know at [email protected]

Deadlord36 wrote:Urology assistant? That is different! Welcome!
I have to ask: Do you ever get pissed at your job?

Dear Deadlord,

Since I help people with erection problems, not too much to be "pissed" about.  Most people start smiling when I pass out the Viagra, Levitra and Cialis.  

I am bribeable with modules if anyone needs any help.  Not likely, as those who love D&D tend to be a potent and powerful lot!  

Best wishes all, just picked up a Mint Baltron's Beacon for $10!!!!  Newbie collector joy~~~

Ben  

Hello everyone,  my name is Lorenzo and I am from Western NY.  I have been playing/collecting D&D since about 1983/4.  Getting ready to teach my kids the game.  I really kicked up my collection about a year and a half ago when I got onto ebay.  (Like Frank says, I to would be rich if it wasn't for D&D)  

I've been reading your post's for about 6 months now and I find them very enjoyable.  (And thanks for the tips on who to avoid on ebay)  I mainly post at Zeitgeistgames.com but I look forward to being a member on this board also.  

(I too can be bribed with modules)

Thanks,

Lorenzo

Hi All,

I fit right in here--36yo, started playing in 1980 and hung in until about '94.  I didn't care for any of the 2nd edition stuff at all, never played it and have no interest in collecting it.  Spent quite awhile playing Euro boardgames, and my interest in DnD has been rekindled since I've had a couple invitations to join 3rd edition campaigns.

About ten years ago I purged most of my collection   , and now I'm trying to get it all back.  I've had The Acaeum bookmarked for years, and checked in occasionally, but since I've decided to recreate my collection I've been reading here more often.  Seems like quite a knowledgeable group!

Hi guys,
while I know this site from way back I only recently noticed the forum, so I just registered and
figured I'd introduce myself:
The name's Frank, and I'm a part-time collector.
Age: 28. And for those who haven't guessed from the screenname I'm from Germany.

I got into gaming with AD&D 2nd Edition around 1992 and into collecting and ebay shortly thereafter.
Though I'm not a big collector. I have quite some AD&D material, almost complete Greyhawk, complete Al'Qadim, much Planescape and lots of other AD&D stuff. I have a complete run of Dungeon magazine 1-81 (i.e. 2nd Edition, no 3E).  Also quite a lot of Shadowrun material. But contrary to the usual collector when I bought lots and picked the stuff I wanted to keep I often chose the poorer (but readable) copies and resold the better ones. (Good thing too, as prices have since dropped quite a bit). So it's a gaming collection mostly, though I don't game anymore. I did (and still sometimes do) some reselling on ebay under the same screenname, first (A)D&D stuff, lately Ral Partha miniatures. So while I don't own any really rare items lots of cool stuff passed through my hands.

Most treasured items: Greyhawk and Al'Qadim collections. Nothing too expensive in there.

Reselling highlights:
I once found Mint/SW From the Ashes boxed sets and B11,B12 modules in a local mailorder catalog, and sold quite a lot of those back in the days. I ordered for ~$400 every month from this shop, picked some stuff and resold the rest until they had no more.
Also I once sold  1977/79 PC sheets set with Tom Wham cover to one very happy bidder after I bought them for $5 at a local games shop, the Trivial Book shop. I loved that shop.
Later I bought the complete backstock of Ral Partha minis of a games shop and sold thousands of minis in 6 months.
Aah, those were the days...